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She Was So Busy Looking at Me She Didn’t Notice I Was Blind
Rejection rarely comes with an explanation. Usually, it comes with silence. After what seemed like a promising first date, I found myself asking all the questions we tend to ask after disappointment: Did I do something wrong? Was it because I’m blind? Could I have changed the outcome? In the end, I didn’t find the…
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The Simple Question That Helps More Than You Realize
Depression doesn’t always need someone to fix it. Sometimes it needs someone to ask, “Are you okay?” In this personal essay, I reflect on one simple question from a friend that reminded me I mattered, share what depression can feel like from the inside, and offer practical ideas for both people who are struggling and…
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The Lies We Tell to Fit In (And Why They Keep Us Lonely)
What do blindness, being transgender, recovering from trauma, and growing up gay have in common? More than you might think. This essay explores the pressure to “pass as normal,” why hiding parts of ourselves can leave us feeling isolated, and how authenticity and compassion can exist side by side. As Disability Pride Month begins, it’s…
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What Real Strength Looks Like (It’s Not What You Think)
What does it really mean to be strong? Social media, self-help gurus, and online courses have plenty of opinions, but real strength is far more complicated than most people realize. It’s not about hiding your feelings, avoiding failure, or pretending you have everything figured out. It’s about getting back up when life knocks you down,…
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Announcing Permission to Be You: Essays on Life, the Universe, and Being Human
For years, I’ve been sharing my thoughts about life, the universe, and what it means to be human on Facebook. Along the way, many of you have told me that my writing resonated with you. Some of you found it educational. Some found it entertaining. Others simply appreciated seeing the world through a perspective different…
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